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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.95 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.95 and 197.43 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.95 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.95 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.95 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 71,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,853.32/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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